General Education Requirements
English 101, English Composition ......................................................... 3
English 102, English Composition, or
English 103, Technical Writing, or
Communication 101, Introduction to Public Speaking ...................... 3
Political Science 101, National Government, or
Political Science 102, State Governments, or
History 201, American History, or
History 202, American History ...................................................... 3
*Mathematics 100, Applied Mathematics, or
Mathematics 122, Intermediate Algebra, or
Mathematics 123, Quantitative Reasoning...................................... 4
Physics 110, Technical Physics ............................................................. 4
Humanities/Fine Arts .......................................................................... 3
Major Requirements
*Engineering 103, Beginning Engineering Drawing, or
Engineering 113, Engineering Design & Graphics ............................ 4
Industrial Maintenance Technology 109, Intro to Welding, or
Welding 101, Fabrication I ........................................................... 2
*Industrial Maintenance Technology 110, MIG/TIG Welding ..................... 3
*Machine Tool Technology 110, Machine Tool I ...................................... 3
*Machine Tool Technology 120, Machine Tool II ..................................... 3
*Machine Tool Technology 130, Precision Inspection ............................... 3
*Machine Tool Technology 140, Introduction to Numerical Control (NC)
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) ............................................... 2
*Machine Tool Technology 150, Introduction to CAM ............................... 2
Machine Tool Technology 241, CNC Programming I ................................. 2
Machine Tool Technology 242, CNC Programming II ............................... 2
Machine Tool Technology 251, 2D/3D/ Machining ................................... 2
*Manufacturing Technology 111, Manufacturing Processes I .................... 3
*Mathematics 110, Technical Mathematics I, or
Mathematics 130, Pre-Calculus Trigonometry, or
Mathematics 135, Pre-calculus Algebra/Trig ................................... 3
*Trade Related Instruction 134, Metallurgy and Heat Treatment .............. 3
*Trade Related Instruction 144, Blueprint Reading & Sketching ................ 4
Program Electives (Suggested but not required)
Engineering 210, Advanced CAD Techniques .......................................... 3
Machine Tool Technology 231, CMM Fundamentals ................................. 2
Trade Related Instruction 107, Applied Geometry/ Trigonometry .............. 4
Welding 102, Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW) ................................ 2
Welding 103, Gas metal Arc Welding I (GMAW) ...................................... 2
* Classes required for certificate program.
Some courses may be offered in Open Entry/Open Exit (OE/OE) format. See course description.
The Machine Tool Technology program provides basic and advanced machining skills. Class time is spent in the classroom as well as working in the lab on traditional metal cutting machinery and computer-numerically-controlled machines.
If you have previous machining experience from a vocational high school program or industrial experience, you may qualify for advanced standing. Journeymen in the machine field are able to apply previous course work and experience toward an associate’s degree. Career opportunities include CNC operator, CNC programmer, machine builder, machinist, and tool and die maker.
Upon completion of the Machine Tool Technology certificate program courses, you may apply for the Certificate of Achievement. This allows you to enter the job market with basic, entry-level skills.
Credit earned can be applied toward your associate’s degree.
When you complete the 61-credit Machine Tool
Technology program, you may apply for an
Associate in Applied Science degree.
If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should become familiar with your chosen school’s requirements. See your
Academic Advisor for assistance in developing your Student Education Plan or visit lakemichigancollege.edu/transfer .
An advisor will help you develop course program sequences.
Lake Michigan College • 2016-2017 College Catalog
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